Friday, May 3, 2013

FROM CLOSET TO LOG CABIN ~ HAND PAINTING LOG CABIN ARTWORK FOR TRENTON'S ROOM

     FROM CLOSET TO LOG CABIN ~ HAND PAINTING LOG CABIN ARTWORK FOR TRENTON'S ROOM

Trenton is a teenager, now.  But, when he was three or four years old his mother wanted to make some changes to his bedroom.  The room had two closets and she decided she wanted one of them to be turned into a built-in bed surrounded by a log cabin. 
 Dad and his friend did the remodeling and mom asked me to paint the log cabin.
Dad and a friend opened up the closet and built the frame for the bed
 They attached corrugated metal roofing sheets to make it look like a real roof.
I painted the log cabin and just couldn't stop there! 
 I painted scenery all around the room.
I painted this farm and cows.  Painted trees and bushes all around the room.  If you look closely, you will see a bird nest that  I painted just under the tin roof of the cabin. 
 I painted the ceiling blue like a sky and painted white clouds.
This tree has a squirrel resting on a limb and that is sweet Simba (a real cat!) on the table.
At first Trenton didn't want to sleep in the new bed. 
 Mom and dad found that cute little buffalo head that talked and hung it above the fireplace.  
That was all Trenton needed to feel safe in his new bed!!

52 comments:

  1. OHMYGOODNESS Lynda, what a stunning room, love the fantasy of it all, I would have love a room like that, your artwork is TOP NOTCH, and I am honoured to get to see all your fabulous work, hope you have a wonderful weekend..

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  2. The room is amazing! I wish I had your skills for my little grandson's room!
    What little boy wouldn't be over the moon with such a fabulous room? It's like camping out each night! So adorable! I'd love to have you share it with us.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  3. What an adorable room. What a lucky boy. He gets to camp out every night. Those logs in the cabin look so real too.

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  4. Thank youk! You can't see in these photos, but I painted a lizard on the outside of his cabin and on the tree I drew a heart and his parents initials, like it was carved in the tree.

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  5. What a lovely room. I look forward to you stopping by My Dream Canvas. I am hosting a spring soiree at my home :) The party also includes a giveaway by the famous tabletop and giftware brand Mikasa. Hope to see you there!! Have a great week.

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  6. Wow! You did a fabulous job! I love that you added the little bird nest. :) At first I wasn't sure if that cat was real or painted. LOL! Great job!

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    1. Thank you! I knew Simba might be a bit confusing. That's why I said "real cat".

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  7. My husband painted a fire truck mural on our son's wall when he was little, but your log cabin shames that. Amazing.

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  8. Thanks~ I bet your fire truck was cute and very special because daddy painted it!

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  9. Talk about creative. This is totally amazing. Thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  10. What a GREAT room...You've done an outstanding job, fantastic!!! Thanks so much for sharing at Amaze Me Monday!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  11. Lynda, that is one great room for a little boy. Kids' rooms can be a challenge and also extra fun.
    Thanks,
    Helen

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    1. Yes, he loved his room. When I told his mother I was posting these photos, she was really happy to see them, again.

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  12. So wickedly awesome! Adopt me please & make me a custom room too. lol

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  13. Thank you!! Yes, I would be glad to adopt you. But, I think you could do it, if you really tried!!

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  14. Amazing work!
    Have a wonderful week!
    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  15. WOW!!! This is a very beautiful and fun room. Such talent!!! Thanks for letting us take a peek. -Susie

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  16. You are a very gifted artist. What a lovely room your painting created. Thanks for letting us take a peek. : )

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  17. Cute, cute, cute! Too cute! You are very good at this. Any little boy or girl would love to sleep in a cabin, right in their very own room! Thank you for showing us the pictures!

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    1. Thank you!! It really was a cute room and so glad I have good photos.

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  18. What an adorable room. Thanks so much for sharing with Wednesday's Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
    Have a great week.
    Debi and Charly
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com

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  19. Wow! At first I thought it was real logs. Awesome work Lynda! I love the nest and greenery "wrapping" around the beams. Thank you so much for your sweet comments and for stopping by! Have a great week!

    Hugs,
    Deborah

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  20. Very cool! I've done some murals before, lots of fun!! Thanks for sharing at the Give Me The Goods Link Party!

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  21. you are super talented!!! Wonderful work here and I am so glad you shared at Open House!

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  22. This is so creative! I love it! I am new from southern charm! I would love for you to check out my blog and follow me back! Have a great day,Nicole

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  23. What a creative idea. Your mural is adorable. Thanks for sharing.

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  24. That is so cute! My kids have their own rooms but they insist on all sleeping in bunk beds in one room! I am thinking this would be an awesome way to make it cute! Thanks for sharing at frugalfitfamily.com

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    1. I think they would love for you to paint a mural in their room!

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  25. That is amazing! I love it. I wish I had that talent! Thanks for sharing at Friday Follow Along Party.
    www.leainspired.com

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  26. Lynda, the cabin is so cute and I love the corrugated tin roof. All of the fun little touches such as the bird's nest, squirrel, and the cows give the room so much personality. Thanks for sharing this cute room with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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    1. Thank you! Trenton loved his room and that made me feel good, too.

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  27. What a cute idea Lynda! So glad you linked this up to The Weekend re-Treat on The Best Blog Recipes last weekend!

    Hope you have a fantastic week :)

    Shauna
    http://thebestblogrecipes.com/

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    1. Thank you! It was Trenton's mother's idea to turn the closet into a log cabin. Then, I just couldn't stop painting the scenery around it. I had fun!

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  28. I just love this mural. I just am so inspired every time I see your work. Thank you so much for sharing at Simple & Sweet Fridays.


    Take Care,
    Jody

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  29. Hello Lynda, Love the mural - you've done an exceptional job in this bedroom - the details are marvelous - and I am sure great fun! I appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  30. Wow! You're really an awesome painter! I love the fireplace and the moose head. And when I saw Simba, I was thinking he was a part of the painting! Haha! Thanks so much for linking up with Submarine Sunday!

    T'onna

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    1. Thank you so much!! Ha, I thought someone might think Simba was painted, that's why I mentioned it.

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